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New England manager Roy Hodgson has hinted that he will stick with the old guard for the upcoming European Championships, with the Three Lions 10/1 with bookmaker to win the tournament. Hodgson has had only a limited time to consider his options as he prepares to name his 23-man squad for Poland and Ukraine on Wednesday. This has left the experienced boss to stick with tried and tested players, even though many of them have failed to deliver at…

Roy Hodgson remains hopeful that the virus which has forced Theo Walcott to pull out of the England squad for the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine will not affect any other players. Hodgson has added Jake Livermore, Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling to the squad for Tuesday’s match, which England are 5/1 with bookmaker to win 2-0. Daniel Sturridge, 9/2 to open the scoring against Ukraine, missed training on Monday after complaining of…

England boss Roy Hodgson believes the nature of his side’s friendly win over Italy is hugely encouraging ahead of their World Cup qualification campaign. England, who are 4/11 with bookmaker to win their qualification group, defeated the Azzurri 2-1 in Switzerland. Five players were handed debuts by Hodgson, who also recalled Frank Lampard and Michael Carrick. Jack Butland, John Ruddy, Jake Livermore, Ryan Bertrand and Tom Cleverley were…

Roy Hodgson has decided to leave some established names at home and bring in a few youngsters for England’s friendly with Italy. England are gearing up for their World Cup qualification campaign – for which they are 4/11 to top Group H with bookmaker – by taking on the Euro 2012 runners-up in Switzerland. Hodgson has decided to leave out John Terry, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Ashley Cole in favour of some younger players….

New head coach Roy Hodgson, whose side are 9/1 with bookmaker to win Euro 2012, has warned fans not to expect too much from England in this summer’s European Championships. Hodgson has been charged with trying to help the Three Lions to a first-ever major European title, but the vastly experienced manager believes that reaching the last eight would be acceptable. “I’d be bitterly disappointed if we didn’t get out of the…

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson has backed Spurs, 11/1 with bookmaker, to be serious Premier League title contenders this season. Harry Redknapp’s men are six points behind leaders Manchester City with a game in hand following their 1-0 win over the Baggies at White Hart Lane. That position is close enough for a sustained title challenge according to Hodgson, who said: “They keep putting pressure on Manchester City and Manchester…

England boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed his 23-man squad for Euro 2012, with the Three Lions 10/1 with bookmaker to be crowned champions for the first time. Birmingham City youngster Jack Butland is the third goalkeeper included in the party, acting as back-up to Joe Hart and Robert Green, while Phil Jagielka steps in for the injured Gareth Barry. Having been drawn in Group D with France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine, England are 1/2 to reach the…

England manager Roy Hodgson has included Andy Carroll, John Ruddy and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in his 23-man squad for Euro 2012 but has omitted Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Tottenham defender Kyle Walker is out of the tournament, which England are 10/1 with bookmaker to win while Spain can be backed at 5/2, after breaking a toe during Sunday’s 2-0 victory against Fulham. Norwich City goalkeeper Ruddy wins a call-up after…

New England captain Steven Gerrard believes revitalised striker Andy Carroll can terrorise opposing defences during Euro 2012 if he repeats the end-of-season-form shown at Liverpool. Carroll has been thrust to the forefront of England’s attacking options with Wayne Rooney suspended for the first two games, Darren Bent out through injury and Danny Welbeck struggling to be fit. He has failed to live up to his £35 million price tag since…

Gary Neville will be a key figure if England are to impress at Euro 2012, with Roy Hodgson’s men 10/1 with bookmaker to claim the title in Poland and Ukraine. The former Manchester United defender will be a member of Hodgson’s backroom staff for the tournament and Neville’s younger brother Phil has backed his sibling to make his mark. The Everton midfielder said: “I know what Gary will do for the squad. I think it was a…